It's no surprise that Election Day can cause stress and anxiety. But being out in nature and birding can help alleviate both. The hose also addresses and offers suggestions for those who are undecided and / or not planning on voting. Your vote matters! And ask yourself, who would the birds vote for?

In this Spooky Season episode on Birding for Joy, we take a deep dive into 5 real-life horrors surrounding Alfred Hitchcock's movie The Birds. This Halloween special episode feels slightly like true crime and not my usual joyful vibe.

Horrific True Story Behind the Making of The Birds Article

Hello Magazine Article Interview with Rod Taylor

Tippi Hedren in Conversation about Alfred Hitchcock

Popular Science Article about the real story behind The Birds

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This episode contains a music clip courtesy of YouTube Audio Library:

Music: Sinister by Anno Domini Beats

The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite

"Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat

Podcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite

It's Spooky Season here at Birding for Joy! Hop on your broomstick and let's explore a few urban legends featuring bird-like creatures, La Lechuza, Mothman, and Owlman.

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This episode contains sound effects and music clips courtesy of YouTube Audio Library:

Sound effect: Hallow Wind and Owl Hoot

Music: Sinister by Anno Domini Beats and Tragic Story by Myuu.

The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite

"Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat

Podcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite

October is ADHD Awareness Month, let's celebrate neurodiversity in the birding community! 5 Tips for birding with ADHD. ADDA and Birdability.

Attention Deficit Disorder Association

Birdability

When birding if you expect the unexpected you might discover the unplanned experience might surprise you.

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The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite

"Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat

Podcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite

Tune in to find out how to help the birds by not fussing over fall garden chores. Keep this thought in mind, less work for us means more benefits for wildlife, and plenty of time to enjoy the birds.

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The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite

"Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat

Podcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite

Birding for Joy's host discusses how to help birds during migration, an exciting time for birders but also a difficult time for wild birds.

Window Gems

How to Be an Effective Advocate in Less Than 5 Minutes

How to Make Your Yard Bird-friendly

Ideas to Make Your Windows Safe for Birds

Flight Paths by Rebecca Heisman

FLAP Canada

Existing Lights Out Programs

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The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite

"Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat

Podcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite

Part One: Yay, it's fall bird migration time! So, lights out, y'all. We also discuss Birdcast and the real-time migration map.

Birdcast Real-Time Migration Map

Lights Out Program

This week’s episode is all about entertainment. I had the opportunity to interview Angela Schumpert, AKA The Berd Nird, perhaps one of the funniest content creators in the birding community over on Instagram. In just one year, Angela managed to organically gain over 48,000 followers by simply putting in the effort and being herself, a birder with a sense of humor. During the interview, Angela shared three tips for the beginning birder and suggestions for those interested in content creation.

The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite

"Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat

Podcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite

In an ever-changing landscape with habitat loss threatening birds and other wildlife, hope resides in a small nature park in the small town of Brenham, Texas. If you'd like to watch the video companion for this episode, please visit Birding for Joy's YouTube channel.

Crossover Nature Trail: A Pocket Park of Hope

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The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite

"Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat

Podcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite